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Our family law attorneys have helped hundreds of families get through difficult times. Don't take our word for it, read testimonials from our past clients to get an idea of how we can help your family get through this difficult time.

“Molly and her staff supported me completely through a drawn out divorce. My ex and his lawyer did everything they could to bleed me dry and drag the proceedings out. Molly is extremely compassionate and professional. I highly recommend her.”

Molly is rated AV - the highest possible rating- by her peers through the Martindale and Hubble rating process and has been recognized as a Superb Family Law attorney and Client's Choice 2012 by Avvo.com.

Molly has also been named by Seattle Met Magazine as one of Seattle's top family law attorneys.

Stacey Smythe has over 24 years of experience in representing Northwest clients in cases ranging from divorce (amicable and high-conflict), modifications, child custody, paternity, child support and domestic violence. Additionally I have experience to provide counsel in drafting Wills, Complete Estate Planning consultation and Probate Administration.

Monica Rands-Preuss is licensed both in California and Washington. She has been practicing family law since 1994. Monica has years of experience working with families in transition. She believes that since all families are unique, their solutions should be too.

Is Divorce Mediation Necessary in Washington? When getting a divorce, you may be presented with divorce mediation and are wondering what it is and if it is necessary. Watch this video to learn more.

Unlike a court divorce, the divorce mediation process does not involve a judge taking the lead on property division and child custody. Instead, the couple works with a neutral mediator to decide on their own how their assets and debts should be divided and how their parenting plan will work. One potential hazard of divorce mediation is that the final agreement between the husband and wife will not be fair. However, there are four ways that you can verify that you aren’t getting shortchanged.

The mediator approves of the agreement. Your mediator should be neutral and without bias. In addition, your mediator should prevent an unfair agreement from taking place under his or her watch. If the mediator approves, it is a sign that your divorce is as fair as possible.

The judge approves of the agreement. Even though a Washington judge won’t settle your divorce, he or she will still need to officially approve of your divorce agreement. A judge should not sign off on a divorce agreement that is obviously unfair to one spouse.

You feel that it is just and fair. If you are happy with the settlement and do not feel shortchanged or bullied, it is a good sign that the divorce is fair and equal.

Your attorney approves of the agreement. Your divorce attorney is the person looking after your best interests—and also the person who knows divorce law. He will best be able to confirm that your settlement is just.

Do you want a Seattle divorce attorney to have your best interests at heart during your Washington family mediation? Call the Law Offices of Molly B. Kenny to speak with an experienced lawyer today: 425-460-0550.

Molly B. Kenny's Bellevue family law office is conveniently located on Lake Bellevue Drive, making it easily accessible to those in the greater Seattle area. Our divorce and child custody lawyers help men and women get the information, guidance, and compassionate representation they need.